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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1919

Page

9

Lieut Sewall Back in Bath

Lieut Sewall recounts his WWI aviation service with French and American training, his first enemy plane at Toul and subsequent victories, and his deep regard for French people led by Clemenceau. He praises home supporters who awarded him a medal, carried by his joyous return to Maine. Mrs Jenks of Great Chebeague visits sister in Bath.

Bath Young Sewall Toyland Moat America Times Sewall Toul Chateau Thierry Forest of the Argonne St. Mihiel Lient France Clemenceau Lieut

Safe headache remedy promises quick relief and affordability

The advertisement promotes L. F. F. Atwood Medicine as a safe headache remedy. It claims to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels of impurities causing head pain and promises prompt improvement. The price is 60 doses for 50 cents, and it urges readers to ask dealers for L. V. x prepared by the L. I. Medicine Co. of Portland Maine.

Atwood L. V L. I. Medicine Co Portland

Winnegance Gunning Record and Local Notes of Interest

Percy Morse and Fred Wilson went gunning with Morse’s dog Spot on Saturday and returned after two hours with three rabbits. Morse has 28 rabbits this season. Grange members planned a meeting at Phippsburg hall but transportation problems due to the storm postponed it. Installation of Odd Fellows featured a degree team from Auburn, and Fred Coombs purchased a convertible Ford touring car. The rest lists numerous local visits, illnesses, social events, and community notes from Winnegance and nearby towns.

Fred Wilson Percy Morse Mr. Morse Spot Grange Dromore Grange Phippsburg Charles Small D. A. Merry Odd Fellows Auburn

Bath W C T U Plans March Meeting Observing Stevens Birthday

The Jocal W C T U outlines an elaborate program for March 7 to mark the birthday of Lilian M N Stevens, longtime WCTU leader. The event at Mrs John Blaisdell's Washington street home includes a box supper, lit erature duties led by Mrs Addie Robbins, likely address by Rev Im E Pender, with singing by Mrs Guy Colby and Mrs Fred Bragg. New superintendents include Mrs Sarah Aderton and Mrs Margaret Hanson of Woolwich with various duties.

Jocal W. C. T. U Lillian M. N. Stevens Women's Christian Temperance Union John Blaisdell Washington Street Addie Robbins Im. E. Pender Advent Christian Church Guy Colby Fred Bragg Sarah Aderton Margaret Hanson Woolwich

Patent-Teachers’ Supper Draws Large Attendance

An old fashioned baked bean supper held by the Southend Parent- Teachers association attracted a large crowd and netted $28 for the association treasury. The menu included beans brown bread pickles coffee doughnuts and Washington pie. The group plans another event next Wednesday to benefit the nurses home fund.

Southend Parent- Teachers Association Association Treasury Association Nurses Home Fund

Reading family returns home after visit

Mr and Mrs J H Thorburn and daughter Priscilla of Reading Massachusetts returned home Wednesday after a short visit with Mrs Thorburns sister Mrs H O McCabe of North street

J. H. Thorburn Priscilla Thorburn Reading Mass

Ten String Matches Create Interest In Bath Bowling

The article describes postponement of a ten string match between Kenneth Morrison and Rexford Stover to Tuesday night and reports on a Farrar Oliver match and a Boardman challenge. Oliver defeated Brookings 992 to 963 in a ten string event at the Park with a close first half and a late surge.

Kenneth Morrison Rexford Stover Preston Farrar Morris Oliver Bath Farrar Tony Naples Portland Ralph Boardman George Brookines Brookings Tuck Brookings Oliver Crookings

Monroe to Meet Condos in Armory Bout

Jack Monroe of Leominster will face Jim Condos of Plainfield, N J, at the Bath armory next Tuesday night. Monroe, a well known middleweight, has faced many top rivals and is highly rated. Condos arrives in Bath Saturday with Bolduc and a Detroit lightweights wrestler is also expected on the card.

Jack Monroe Delaware Leominster Magss Gus Legendre Jim Condos Plainfield N. J Armory Monroe Eveh Yokel Kitenen Meteo Teorvet Kilonis Gaulette Gardiner A Anderson Dis Condos Bath Teorvat Bolduc Legendre Brunswick Hell Detroit

Morse and Rumford Clash Saturday at YMCA

Morse high and Rumford high prepare for a Saturday night basketball game at the YMCA gym. Morse aims to upset Rumford, still undefeated after facing top state teams, as Capt. McMann’s squad trains hard. A large crowd is expected with a fast preliminary game preceding the main event.

Morse High Stephens High Bummford YMCA Capt McMann Rumford Morse

Warden McCausland Reappointed. Williams Appointed Game Warden

I B McCausland is named to a third term as warden. Walter C D Williams of Popham Beach is appointed to the same post. Both pledge to enforce game laws impartially and pursue all legal means to ensure compliance.

RB. McCausland Walter CD. Williams Popham Beach

Bowdoin Rifle Club Elects Secretary Treasurer

Percy R. Low of Bath a Bowdoin junior has been elected secretary and treasurer of the new Bowdoin Rifle club. The group plans several matches this spring and is organizing its schedule.

Percy R. Low Bath Bowdoin College Bowdoin Rifle Club

Funeral of Malcolm McPhail in Brooklyn Obs

The funeral for Malcolm McPhail who died in Brooklyn New York was held Wednesday afternoon at his daughter Mrs Harry W Witham’s home 1289 Washington street. Rev RE Hilton Post officiated with bearers including Harry W Witham Isaiah W Hunt Manfred E Side linger and John M Loving. Burial followed at Oak Grove.

Malcolm McPhail Brooklyn N. Y Harry W. Witham Washington Street RE. Hilton Post Isaiah W. Hunt Manfred E. Sidelinger John M. Loving Oak Grove

Morse High representatives attend Bowdoin Preparatory Conference

Morse High sends two senior boys James Dunton and Robert Shaw to Bowdoin College for the Preparatory School Conference held February 28 to March 2. Junior delegates Edward Hawley Haviland Torrey Cuthbert Wilson and Percy Miller will also attend. They will join tonight’s Brunswick banquet.

Morse High Bowdoin Collexse James Dunton Robert Shaw Edward Hawley Haviland Torrey Cuthbert Wilson Petcy Miller Brunswick

Phippsburg Two Birthday Celebrations At Old Folks Home

In Bath locals celebrated the double birthday of Zina B Eaton and Susan B Fletcher at the Old Folks Home. Mrs Fletcher born Feb 24 1852 and Mr Eaton Feb 23 1849 both in Phippsburg.

Phippsburg Old Folks Natal Zina B. Eaton Susan B. (Daley) Fletcher Fletcher Mr. Eaton Eaton N. Gratz Jackson Kareher Jackson Harry W. Crosman Josephine Crosman Guy Sprague John Clifford Hezekiah Irving Harrington Bath Clinton Beals Cranberry Point Arthur Brown George L. Oliver Relatves Lisbon Falls William Smart Isabelle Amanda Elbridge Morse Winnegance Katherine Johnson Esther Thomas Parker Head Elisha L. Totman Ashdale Rockland J. J. Stacey FP. Williams Charles Morton Ebasco Brunswick Stork Frank Morrison California Mr. Morrison McCobb Morrison Rebecca Bachelder Frank S. Bowker Boston C. L. Knight Sebasco Red Cross

Myrtle Scott presents Everywoman at First Baptist Bath

Mrs Myrtle Annis Scott delighted a Bath audience with her Five Act reading Everywoman at First Baptist church on Wednesday night. Rev C Raymond Chappell introduced the event for the Brotherhood and Miss Myrtle Strong sang between scenes with Mrs Harry Ring at the piano. Mrs Scott praised for a versatile voice and generous reception, she is daughter of S P Annis of Leighton Mitchell Co. The article notes shipbuilding details about mast stepping and rigging as a passing aside.

Myrtle Annis Scott First Baptist Church Scott S. P. Annis Leighton & Mitchell Co Annis First Thaptist Church Bath

Westport Notes on Local Residents and Steamship Plan

Westport updates report Ralph W. Jewett of Bath staying several days at his home in Westport. The steamer Auburn is being repaired and will resume service on the Five Islands Bath route. F. C. Bailey of Wisceset visited on business. G. G. Jewett received a large gasoline engine for use at his property.

Ralph W. Jewett Bath Westport Auburn Five Islands F. C. Bailey Wiscesset

Birthday dinner honors Sanders family in Bowdoin

Mr and Mrs Jesse T Sanders and Edward Sanders of Bath joined Mrs Sanders parents Mr and Mrs Walter Douglass in Bowdoin for a weekend visit. A large family dinner Sunday celebrated birthdays with Otis Douglass cutting an 18 inch birthday cake. Guests included Oscar Prous sass Mr and Mrs Edward Sieen and five children.

Jesse T. Sanders Edward Sanders Bath

Colonial Club Meeting Anticipates Large Attendance

The Colonial Club plans its annual meeting next Tuesday night, March 4, to elect officers for the coming year and conduct other business. The March gathering, moved from its usual Monday by club vote, coincides with the municipal election.

Colonial Club

Magoun Lindsay Wedding in New York City

The engagement and marriage of Flora Robertse Lindsay to Frederick Alexander Magoun were announced in The New York Times. The ceremony occurred Friday evening at Brick Presbyterian Church with D. William Pierson Merrill officiating, Marion Magoun maid of honor, Eleanor Lindsay flower girl, and Mr. Peabod of MIT as best man. A Waldorf Astoria supper followed.

New York Bath Frederick A. Magoun Herbert W. Magoun Flora R. Lindsay Green Street David C. Magoun New York Times Samuel McCune Lindsay Columbia University Lindy Flora Robertse Lindsay Frederick Alexande Magoun Herbert W Mazoun Magoun Cambridge Mass Brick Presbyterian Church Thev D. William Pierson Merrill Marion Magoun Wa Eleano Lindsay Peabod Massachusetts Institute ¢ Technology Waldorf-Astoria

Epworth Leagues to Hold Combined Social Events This Season

Epworth leagues of the Brunswick Beacon street and Wesley Methodist churches plan joint socials at conven dates this season. The opening meeting in Brunswick is Monday evening with Bath leagues and Brunswick delegates to attend. An electric car will depart Thompson's corner at 6 30 for attendees.

Epworth Brunswick Beacon Street Wesley Methdist Episcopal Brunswick Bath Brunswick Lea Thompson's Corner Annworthians Legues

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Bath Opera House Billy Russell Company Beally Charlotte Walker Madeline Travers Caillaux Tom Moore Madge Kennedy Liberty Theatre Photoplay Lila Lee Wallace Reid Mae Murray Danger Viola Dana Lieut. Sewall J. E. Jenks Great Chebeague W. J. Jacobs Fred Coombs George Eaton Texas Yard William Merry Frank Pero A. de Adams Charles Merry Walter Morse Gus Small Poston Howard Spinney Charles Persing Stirstortie Meeeeekins Leon Pennell Edger Williams Robert Oliver Stephen Gray,Jr Stonington Peter Gray Philip Reynolds Machias Arthur Smith Bath W. C. T. U. Plans E. B. McCausland Qoetor Leo Pest Geliax Bath Dept. Store Bowdoin Colonial Club Meeting Lindsay Epworth Leaguers
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